What’s New: Well, to start, the chassis, the slick sheet metal, interior design, engine, and transmission—they’re all new on the Azera. Hyundai also changed up the dimensions of the 2012 edition of this sedan. The New Azera is 3.6 inches longer than its predecessor in its wheelbase, up 115.6 inches. It’s a longer and wider car than the previous Azera but also a shorter one: height drops from 58.7 to 58.1 inches.

In Hyundai’s lineup, the Azera slots in between the Sonata and Genesis in both size and price. Hyundai’s 3.3-liter V-6, fed by direct fuel injection, is the sole power source. It delivers 293 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque in the 2012 model, an upgrade from what either of the previous engines offered. A six-speed automatic replaces the previous five-speed, and fuel-economy ratings improve by 1 mpg on the highway to 29.